George Town to host AFL Legends football match on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

For the second time, the Relive the Rivalry AFL football charity match will be played in Northern Tasmania.

George Town's revamped Blue Gum Park will host the match on Saturday, October 5, seven years after UTAS Stadium did in 2017.

A Tasmanian side made up of former VFL/AFL players and local legends will take on a Victorian/All-Stars team made up of past greats from all over Australia.

George Town mayor Greg Kieser was elated to get the iconic game.

"Bringing a game like this into a football-loving community like ours, you can't understate how important it is, it's epic," he said.

He's hoping for a great day that showcases the town's upgraded facility.

"It's literally gold standard, it's renowned as being possibly the best playing surface in the North," he said.

"It's just a day where everyone can come and share in how proud we are of our club and community and raise funds for this incredible cause."

Every person involved with the event donates their time with funds raised going to Foodbank Tasmania who last year received $40,000 which supported their School Breakfast Program.

Money will be raised through gate takings, raffle tickets and a post-match function featuring an auction.

Relive the Rivalry founder and coordinator Jaimes Wiggins said he had previously been gobsmacked by the impressive condition of Blue Gum Park and had it in mind as one of the contenders.

He said the match was held at North Hobart Oval in 2023 and some players had suggested it be taken back to regional Tasmania this year.

"I approached (the council) and within 24 hours of sending an email saying 'could we do this event and these are sort of things we need and the support' - they ticked all the boxes straight away," he said.

"They were obviously very happy to attract it."

Community team leader Dravid Rao said the council were thrilled to get the call.

"With the work we've done with the facility, we were more than happy to have the game here," he said.

"We know George Town is very passionate about football, we've got a very rich history with football.

"It's something the community would love and appreciate.

"We want the entire state to come and have a look at what we've got here and all the work that has been done for community sport."

He said the council wanted community organisations involved as well, including the Lions and Rotary clubs.

Wiggins said there would be a women's game as the curtain-raiser.